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Important Safety Instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 3. 3 This appliance must be properly grounded. See page 6 for GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Guide. 5 Some products, such as whole eggs in shell and sealed containers like closed glass jars, can rupture and should not be heated in the appliance. 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This appliance is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for use in industrial, laboratory or marine environments. 7 As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Viking Range, LLC Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment. 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. 11 Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water-for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations. 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 14 Do not climb or sit on the appliance. 15 Be sure fingers or other objects or materials are not around the appliance opening when the appliance is closed. 16 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 17 Do not put fingers or clothes around the drawer guides when the appliance is opened or closed. They could be caught in the guides when the appliance is closed. 18 Ensure the food and container are shorter than the drawer before closing it. Refer to the height of the side walls of the drawer. 19 When cleaning appliance sealing surfaces that come together on closing the drawer, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. See page 34 for CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS. 20 To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity: a Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the appliance to facilitate cooking. b Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in appliance. c If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep appliance door closed, turn off microwave and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the appliance when not in use. E 4
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